Nafplion's 🏰 Palamidi Castle 🏰

Palmidi Castle 🏰 is one of the most famous historical monuments in Nafplion, Greece, and is also one of the best-preserved Venetian fortresses in the country. This majestic fortress is located on a high mountain to the southeast of the city, at an altitude of 216 meters, from where you can overlook the magnificent views of the entire Nafplion city and the Argolic Gulf 🏞️. Palmidi Castle was built by the Venetians between 1711 and 1714 as a strategic fortress for the defense against the Ottoman Empire. Due to its special geographical location, the castle played an important military role in history. During the Greek War of Independence, the fortress was captured by Greek revolutionaries and became a key location in the battle. Palmidi Castle is famous for its solid defense works and complex design, divided into eight independent bastions, each of which is an independent defensive unit. This unique design allows the castle to continue to defend even if some areas are occupied. The architectural style of the castle is a typical reflection of Venetian military architecture, with thick stone walls, narrow doors and windows, and multiple defense works, showing the superb engineering technology of the time. Overlooking from the various bastions of the castle, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Nafplion, the Argolic Gulf, and the distant mountains. The scenery here is especially beautiful at sunrise 🌅 and sunset 🌇, attracting many photography 📸 enthusiasts and tourists. In addition, it is also a good place for walking and relaxation. Visitors can walk around the castle, admire the ancient architecture, and imagine the scenes of soldiers guarding their homes in the past. Palmidi Castle is not only a landmark building of Nafplion but also one of the important symbols of Greek history. If you have the opportunity to visit Nafplion, this castle is definitely not to be missed. ❓How to get there❓ 1️⃣ 999 steps: There is a stone path from the city center of Nafplion to the entrance of the castle, with a total of 999 steps. Although climbing these steps requires some physical strength, the scenery along the way and the final reward - the panoramic view of Palamidi Castle and the beautiful view of the city - are all very worthwhile. (Actually, there are only 857 steps) Suitable for friends who like mountain climbing. 2️⃣ Drive up the mountain, directly navigate to Palamidi Castle 🏰 from the old town, and you can reach a parking lot 🅿️. Parking is free 🆓, but sometimes there may be no space. It is recommended for leisure tourists to choose this option because you still need to walk and climb when you get to the castle. Admission 🎫: Adults 8 Euros. 6-25 years old, over 65 years old 4 Euros. Free for children under 5. #AthensTourism #AthensTravelGuide #AthensTravelPlanning #GreeceTravelGuide